A lot to be said about this one, certainly the highest profile race I’ve done. Not only did I train harder, smarter and longer than ever before, but it… Read more “2013 SPEIGHT’S COAST TO COAST- FEB 9TH”
Author: Sam
New Zealand Elite MultiSport Athlete/ Outdoor Instructor/MultiSport Coach/Aircraft Technician
Super passionate about outdoor adventures and seeing how well I can get my body to perform for the sports I do. Striving to be the best I can be and help/inspire anyone that wants to be along the way.
Race schedule 2013
So much training over last 3weeks! Fitter and faster than ever, and all in preparation for the Speight’s Coast to Coast Race. This week ahead will be… Read more “Race schedule 2013”
Two weeks off to train..
November 15th 2012 to December 2nd 2012 called for two weeks down in the South Island of NZ. The purpose being to train with the adventure racing… Read more “Two weeks off to train..”
Southern Lakes 24h Adventure Race
This is my first proper adventure race. The main reason for doing it was not only for the adventure but to also gain experience for ourselves. Team… Read more “Southern Lakes 24h Adventure Race”
NZ Trail Runner Magazine
The first edition of the new magazine: NZ Trail Runner has just come out this month and there is a nice page sized picture of me in… Read more “NZ Trail Runner Magazine”
MOTU CHALLENGE – October 2012
Look either side of the blog now. These photos that run down the side are both snapshots from this event. The left one is 20m into the… Read more “MOTU CHALLENGE – October 2012”
Coromandel Classic 2012
Here is a race report from this years Coro Classic on 25-26AUG. I did it this time as a two man relay team with Josh Harris which… Read more “Coromandel Classic 2012”
Lake to Lighthouse 2011 Report
Biggest and hardest event I’ve done so far. This race meant so much to me. As I talked about in my Bio – it was all situated… Read more “Lake to Lighthouse 2011 Report”
Coro Classic 2011 – 1st Multisport race ever!
I wrote the below account not long after completing the event. I met some fantastic people at that event that I often am catching up with now… Read more “Coro Classic 2011 – 1st Multisport race ever!”
Waitakere Ranges Hillary Trail – 9Hours Running
Back in August I ran the Hillary Trail in the wild bush just West of Auckland City. It gained a bit of attention because of the time… Read more “Waitakere Ranges Hillary Trail – 9Hours Running”
SAM MANSON 